What is a smashburger taco?

A smashburger taco is a fusion dish that combines smashed ground beef cooked directly into a flour tortilla, topped with cheese and classic burger fixings. Think cheeseburger meets taco—crispy, juicy, and wildly satisfying.

What makes a burger a smashburger?

It’s all about the technique. A smashburger is made by pressing a small beef ball onto a hot griddle with force. This creates maximum contact with the heat, forming a deep brown crust that boosts flavor.

What to serve with smash burger tacos?

Serve with crisp sides like fries, potato salad, or light salads like our grilled zucchini corn tacos or cheesy ground beef rice casserole. Dips and pickled veggies add great contrast.

Can you use burger beef for tacos?

Absolutely. Ground beef used for burgers (80/20) is perfect for tacos too. Its fat content helps form a flavorful crust and stays juicy during the smash process.

Smash Burger Tacos – 5-Minute Recipe with a Crispy Surprise

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These crispy smash burger tacos are a fusion dream—griddled beef smashed into tortillas, melty cheese, and tangy sauce all in one unforgettable bite.

Author: recipesloop.com
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 tacos 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Griddle
Cuisine: American-Mexican

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat percentage)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

10 cracks fresh black pepper

6 (six-inch) flour tortillas

6 slices muenster or provolone cheese

Shredded lettuce

Chopped white onion

Dill pickle chips

Burger Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon mustard

2 tablespoons minced bread & butter pickles

1 tablespoon pickle brine

10 cracks fresh black pepper

1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

1. Add all burger sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine. Refrigerate.

2. Season beef with salt and pepper. Divide into 2.5 oz balls.

3. Preheat griddle until very hot, no oil.

4. Place beef balls on griddle, top each with a tortilla, and smash hard.

5. Cook for 2–3 minutes until crispy. Press again.

6. Flip to tortilla side, cook 2 more minutes, add cheese on top.

7. Serve with burger sauce and toppings.

Notes

Don’t use oil; beef fat renders out naturally.

Press firmly for best crust.

Make sauce up to 3 days ahead.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Find it online: https://www.recipesloop.com/smash-burger-tacos/